Aviation

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways has announced a significant expansion of its mainland China network, launching five new routes and adding 28 weekly flights, marking one of the airline’s largest single market increases in recent years. The expansion will see Etihad operate services from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Chengdu (TFU), Hangzhou (HGH) and …

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will launch a seasonal service to Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 26 June 2026, strengthening trade and cargo links across the South Asia corridor, while responding to strong and sustained demand for travel and logistics between the UAE and Bangladesh. The four-times weekly service to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) will strengthen …

DUBAI/WAM Emirates has anticipated a return to 100% of its network within the coming days, subject to airspace availability and the fulfilment of all operational requirements. In a statement today, an Emirates spokesperson said, “Safety, as ever, remains paramount as is our duty of care.” He added, ” Following the partial re-opening of regional airspace, Emirates is operating a reduced …

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways will resume a limited commercial flight schedule from 6th March 2026, operating between Abu Dhabi and a number of key destinations. Guests with previous bookings will be accommodated on these flights as soon as possible. Tickets are also available for sale on etihad.com. Passengers and members of the public should not travel to the airport unless …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates said it is currently operating a reduced flight schedule until further notice following the partial reopening of some regional airspace for the safe conduct of commercial flights. A spokesperson for the airline said in a statement on Thursday that Emirates will operate more than 100 flights to and from Dubai on 5th and 6th March to …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE national carriers announced the operation of exceptional flights started on Monday evening, with full commitment to the highest safety standards and continuous coordination with the competent authorities. Etihad Airways has resumed some limited flight operations from Abu Dhabi, even as all scheduled commercial services remain cancelled. In a statement, the airline confirmed that all regular commercial …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Airports on Monday confirmed that a limited resumption of operations will begin Monday evening, March 2, 2026. A small number of flights will be permitted to operate from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). According to the Government of Dubai Media Office, the authority instructed passengers not to travel to …

DUBAI / WAM flydubai has delivered a strong financial performance for its financial year ending 31st December 2025, reporting a pre-tax profit of AED2.2 billion (US$591 million). Total revenue reached AED13.6 billion (US$3.7 billion), representing an increase of 6 percent compared to AED12.8 billion (US$3.5 billion) in 2024. flydubai’s profit after tax stood at AED1.9 billion (US$531 million), reflecting the …

SHARJAH/WAM Air Arabia on Thursday announced the launch of its daily non-stop service connecting Sharjah International Airport with Rome Fiumicino Airport. Commencing on 1st July 2026, the new route will further strengthen the airline’s growing European network and enhance direct connectivity between the UAE and Italy. The addition of Rome marks another milestone in Air Arabia’s steady European expansion and …

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways on Tuesday reported its strongest full-year financial and operational performance on record, marking its fourth consecutive year of profitability. The strong operating performance and unit cost discipline resulted in a profit after tax of AED2.6 billion (US$698 million), up 47 percent year-on-year, with profit margin improving to 8.4 percent (+1.5pp year-on-year). This is equivalent …